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Sport Psychology & Injury Recovery

FINALLY! A sport psychology resource for athletes navigating the challenging path of injury recovery.

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    Hi! I’m your workshop host,

    Dr. Ayala!

    Owner & Founder of Skadi Sport Psychology

    Sport Psychologist & Endurance Aficionado

    Sport psychology is my jam. I’ve spent the past 18 years getting degrees, earning certifications, conducting and publishing research, teaching, and learning the ins and outs of psychology for athletes. In other words, I nerded out on this stuff so you don’t have to.

    I want you to get curious about your mental game. And I’m here to guide you on your journey to unpack it, understand it, and help it work for you instead of against you.

    Join me for a 30-minute session where I'll guide you through the sport psychology skills that elite athletes use to conquer injuries and bounce back stronger.

    Stay with me here…

    Research shows that athletes who engage in mental training alongside physical rehabilitation tend to recover faster and more fully. Your mind and body are connected; healing one helps heal the other.

    Sport psychology brings these pieces together for you.

    Time to let the cat outta the bag! 🐱👝 On Jan 11th & 12th, we'll be hosting the inaugural Skadi Athlete Summit, which will bring in some REALLY talented speakers with evidence-based tools to support your wellness & performance for the 2025
    Something special is brewing for January 2025 👀 Drop your guesses, theories, wishes, and dreams in the comments below 👇
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    The journey to overcoming negative self-talk is not always easy. Oftentimes, we as athletes encounter walls of reasons for why we cannot silence that inner critic.⁠ ⁠ These are some of the highs and lows I experienced on my journey in hopes they can
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